The Cost Of Getting Motorcycle License In Malaysia

The Cost Of Getting Motorcycle License In Malaysia

Many years ago, motorcycle riders were exempted from paying road tolls. Bridge tolls followed. B2 riders were exempted. Very soon followed the government’s decision to reduce road tax. Road tax for motors become RM2 only.

But if you think that’s all the authorities are doing for motorcycle rides, you’re wrong.

A few months ago, 135,000 Sirim approved safety helmets were given free in exchange for old helmets. The above campaign had to be carried out. Motorcycle riders, it seems, were using old and worn out helmets, which the authorities claimed were dangerous.

If you were to be a motorcycle rider, what more can you expect from the authorities?

Unfortunately, how have these youths who ride motorcycle repaid the authorities? By becoming “Mat Rempit”, which is becoming a major headache for the government today.

Even Section 81 of the Road Transport Act 1987 has failed to deter youths from participating in illegal racing. The above act carries a RM2000 fine. It has even been suggested in Parliament that machines be confiscated. All these have failed to prevent the menace of illegal racing in this country.

In spite of all these developments, the authorities came out with the biggest surprise of all just recently. A bonus for all motorcycle riders, I should say.

A directive to all driving institutes all across the entire country, that potential candidates opting to secure a B2 (below 250 cc) motor license cannot be charged more than a sum of RM211.

Irregardless of whether the institutes make a profit or otherwise, the regulation now stipulates that’s the maximum amount a motorcycle rider can be charged.

This tantamount to encouraging and assisting more and more youths, especially from the kampung areas to secure a motor driving license to ride motorcycles.

To tell you the truth, I would be happier if it had been the other way around. The authorities, it looks, has made a rather unwise decision. Instead of raising the minimum age of riding motorcycles to say 18 years, it has gone out of its way, to introduce recommendations to assist motorcycle users again and again.

Lest it be said that I am against those who ride motorcycles, the fact it, I am not.

What does the sum of RM211, recently announced by the authorities encompass? Basically, the amount covers:

1) The “L” driving license.

2) Attendance of the K.P.P. course (5 hours).

3) Attendance of the theory class (6 hours).

4) Sitting for the highway code test (once only).

5) The Q.T.I. test conducted by the J.P.J. authorities.

6) The “P” driving license.

Be it reminded that should you fail the highway code test the first time around, most driving schools and institutes would charge you RM50 for test and service included the next time around.

Potential candidates should also bear in mind, no service like fetching the student to learn practical lessons and training purposes are accorded. Likewise for all other tests and practical tests conducted, a student has to fend for himself.

The instructor or driving schools or institutes provide no service whatsoever to the students.

Be it also be known, that the profession of driving institution is a service oriented business. Besides levying fees approved by the J.P.J. authorities, a driving school proprietor is permitted to charge a reasonable amount of what is termed as service charges.

It should be reminded the driving school entity has to bear overhead and assorted charges. And for that, service fee has to be taken into account.

I have chosen to explain this to the readers, as a failure to do so might lead those interested in taking up driving lessons, be it car or motorcycle, to misconstrue the manner in which the fees are charged and calculated.

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58 Comments

I would like to know how much the rider license would cost all up. Because I’ve recently ask my friends they told me it was around RM700. I would like to know because I have been living in Australia for the past few years and have no information of rider license over here in Malaysia.

Hi Cikgu, got a question. I had an L license for the B, C and D class 6 years ago, but I only went on to get a D license. Recently, I started taking an interest in riding bikes and would like to obtain just an L license for the B class, just to get a feel of riding bikes to see if I’ll like and stick to it. Is that possible and how much would I have to pay? Thanks in advance! :D

Hi.
the instructor im learning from does not want to give my L because he thinks i am still not qualified to ride a bike during the amali class..so what should i do?? its the first time i ride a bike too

You can only drive cars while in Malaysia. To get a B2 (motor) license, you’ll have to sit the Highway Code, followed by the 6 hours theory course. In short, you’ll have to do the entire motorcycle course and practical test too.

Hi, currently waiting for my B-Full “L” license from my driving school. Aside from riding classes at the school, do you think it is ok to get a used big bike to practice on the road with the L displayed. First-time rider. Appreciate the advice. Thanks.

good morning sir! what i want to ask here is i have paid 211 to my agent, but she said i need to pay another 50 for my first e-service test and 100 for my first theory class. is it in the right way?
really need your help.

Hi Mr Yap, I am from Australia and live in KL. I have a class D Malaysian Drivers Licence and what to get a B2 Bike Licence. From above I gather I have to attend the 6 hour theory but no exam? Is this correct? Where is the theory course held – JPJ in Manju Junction?

Good day Cikgu Yap, i’m from philippines working in Sabah now. I have a driver license (car) but it just expired. Would like to ask if I am allowed to obtain a motorcycle license and also obtain an international driving license given the expiration without going back to philippines? If I’m only riding a bicycle, do i need a license here? Thanks alot Cikgu.

Tq Cikgu Yap. So meaning i have to go back to Philippines to renew my license and also obtain my IDL (International Driving License if I’m correct) there? As i wish i can settle it all here in Sabah. I would like to add that i do not understand the Malay language and hence I’m not sure if they will let me sit for the test and courses. I know how to ride a motorcycle though. Thanks again.

I suggest that you try to convert your Philippines domestic license into Malaysian driving license. After that, ask JPJ if your converted Malaysian license can be changed to IDL. Regarding language problems, you can use English for test purposes too.

i intend to take full B license but problem is i did not know how to ride motorcycle at all.. may i know how much does it cost n how long the period takes to complete the whole session until i get the license. thx Cikgu Yap.

hi, have got a question and hope to get reply
i,m from nepal and i have both bike and car licence from my country, can i get both license in here and if yes how much it cost me and what are the process…

Hello Sir, my son would like a B2 bike license; enquired from the driving school he got his D license that it would cost RM700+. Why the big diff? Is the RM211 max ruling still enforced? Plz advise before he makes any payment to the school.
TQ.

Helo sir . How much does it cost to get a b1 (500cc ) motorcycle license?? should I get the b1 or b2 licence first ? Plus how long will the be ? Because im planing to finish it in 2week or less and hope to get my licence ASAP . Hope to get an reply . Thanks

I have a D license already and thinking of taking the B full motorcycle license.

I have read the previous comments from others and would like to know from you the LATEST information about the procedures I have to go through in order to get the B full license, keeping in mind that I have the D license already.

Is there any new update on that because I recently heard about jpj making the test for motorcycle and car into one, what does that mean?

Prior to the new syllabus JPJ implemented in Decemcer 2014, those having D license were exempted from sitting for the Highway Code. Up to today, there has no concrete directives pertaining to the above. Directive changes ever so frequently. You will have to ask the authorities what’s the latest procedures are.

I am foreign student in Malaysia. Recently, one of my friends (also foreign student) took the exam from JPJ which is computer test. He has given RM 300 to his driving school which is at Cheras, KL. Then he got “L” license la. What I want to know is, according to your information mentioned above, RM 211 is for both “L” and “P” licenses (if I understood correctly). So, why my friend has to pay “L” for RM 300 and another “P” license for RM 300 again? So, total is about RM 600+. Please guide me Do’s & Don’s since I am going to take the driving course and license too. Thank you very much for your time and information sharing.

Hi Cikgu,
I am not quite familiar with the procedure. I need to take both car and bike licence. As for the bike B full because i know how to ride and i went for the licence test but only half way so i have to re-sit all over again. What do u suggest i do and how much do am i looking at and the time frame. Pls do get back to me at your earliest conveniences. Thank you!

me already have a D class licence for 24 years .. hmm since you say malaysia goverment have “A directive to all driving institutes all across the entire country, that potential candidates opting to secure a B2 (below 250 cc) motor license cannot be charged more than a sum of RM211.” but when i go ask 2 of the driving school in kepong area both also tell me that the cost to obtain a B2 licence was above RM1000 .. one shop the price was RM1100 and another one was about RM1450 (damn ridicules ) .. when i ask them about the goverment directive of the rm 211 ruling .. the shop told me that they didnt do that and say that i can go myself to register at the jpj test center :( .. so it was really very confusing procedure on how to get a B2 licence to just ride a scooter :( .. can you please advice me cikgu ? im a malaysian and stay in KL . TQ

Dear cikgu. I obtained B,C and D license since 2007. I renew My motor license every 6 months as usual. The last I went to JPJ, PJ branch as usual, unfortunately they told me the L license for motor are no longer anymore. Hence, I need to re do again. At the time he manage to renew for me provided 24days only instead 6moths as usual. Within this 24days, I must sit for exam it seems. Is that right cikgu. Please kindly advice what shall I do next? Thank you.